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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #35 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 235 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 520 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 534 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Cal State LA. This makes it the #74 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 520 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 405 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Cal State LA. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 366 |
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 365 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 140 |
| English Language & Literature | 98 |
| History | 67 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
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